For accuracy and ease of use, nothing beats an OpticBook book edge scanner, but if you desperately seek portability, I agree with Monica that the Canon Lide scanner series (I think I have a 700) is very portable. Hope this helps! Valerie Join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary! Bookshare: Bringing Reading to Life for 10 Years http://www.bookshare.org/ ________________________________ From: Kim Loftis <kll2277@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sun, April 15, 2012 3:28:12 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Portable USB Scanners -- Any Recommendations? Hi all, I'm considering investing in a more portable scanner. Mine is a scanner / copier / printer, and while my little Cannon three-in-one does a great job, it's a bit awkward because of where I have it placed in relation to my desk, and I'd like something a little more convenient, that I can also move around relatively easily when the need or desire arises. Any suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated. And if this is too OT for the list, I do apologize, and feel free to write me back privately should you prefer. Thanks in Advance, Kim “A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” John Keats